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Welsh superstars join local Saundersfoot pub, The Royal Oak, for Macmillan Coffee Morning

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4 years ago

October 26, 2021

BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, Josh Navidi and Tom Shanklin, joined the team at The Royal Oak for a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Monday which raised an incredible £8455 for Macmillan Cancer Care. The Welsh rugby stars supported the effort and served coffee and cakes to over 140 people.

Tom, who amassed 70 caps for Wales and scored 20 tries, said he was delighted to attend the coffee morning and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Charity. He said, “I was thrilled to return to my roots and support The Royal Oak with their fundraiser for Macmillan. It was a great morning, tremendous turnout and I’m pleased to have helped raise funds for such a worthy cause.”

Under new management since March 2021, the owners of The Royal Oak pledged to spend the rest of the year raising as much money as possible for UK charities following the pandemic. In August, they hosted a fundraising weekend for Velindre Cancer Center which raised a staggering £11,040.

Chris Williams, manager of The Royal Oak said, “The support from the Saundersfoot community has been immense. What started as a small concept to raise a few hundred pounds for charities close to our hearts has absolutely taken off and we couldn’t be prouder of the people around us. Our staff were amazing on the day and we’re really grateful to Josh and Tom for joining the cause – it was an all-around superb event.”

Anne Alison, co-owner of The Royal Oak, was the driving force of the charity fundraiser. Not only did Anne invest time organising the event, but gave up annual leave from her job as a GP to coordinate the morning. Many members of the community donated cakes, decorations and raffle prizes.

The Royal Oak also partnered up with a local independent business, Calon Candles, which sells luxury candles, melts and interior fragrances, to maximise the charitable donation. Calon Candles had their Halloween themed ‘Pumpkin Spice’ candles available to buy on the day and donated a percentage of the proceeds to Macmillan.

Anne commented, “This really has been a combined effort and we’re grateful to everyone that supported both us and Macmillan Cancer Care. We’ve achieved so much in a short space of time and look forward to our next opportunity to make a difference.”

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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16 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

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Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)